Wednesday, June 9, 2010

CRASH TEST DUMMIES @ Brixton: Thursday, June 10, 2010 - 8:00 PM

There is no mistaking Brad Roberts’ voice. He may look like an average guy, now in his mid-40s, but then he opens his mouth and his majestic baritone voice immediately conjures fond memories of such Crash Test Dummies hits at “Mmm, Mmm, Mmm, Mmm” and “Superman.” Perhaps best remembered for the acerbic folk rock sound of 1991’s The Ghosts That Haunt Me and 1993’s God Shuffled His Feet, there have nonetheless been enough hits for the band over the years to merit a couple of greatest hits packages. Through it all, the band with Roberts at the helm has touched on funk and soul, folk, electronic music and even Christmas tunes. Yet it is Roberts’ voice and offbeat lyrical sensibility that have been this beloved band’s calling cards since their founding twenty years ago.

Brixton
100 W. Torrance Blvd.
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 406-1931
www.brixtonsouthbay.com

Monday, June 7, 2010

Palos Verdes Street Fair: Saturday, June 12, 2010 - Sunday, June 13, 2010 - 9:00 am

The 23rd Annual Palos Verdes Street Fair & Music Festival, presented by Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance, takes place Sat, June 12 from 10am-10pm and Sun, June 13 from 10am-9pm.

Located in Rolling Hills Estates, the Fair is the biggest event on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. With more than 200 arts & crafts booths, carnival rides for all ages, continuous live entertainment on 2 stages, an International Food Court & Beer Garden, a children’s petting zoo & kid-friendly activities, the Fair promises to be loads of fun for everyone.

All-day carnival ride wristbands are $25. Tribute bands will bring back the sounds of pop, country, Latin, jazz & rock groups. Sunday Jazz Festival features legendary jazz artists & high school jazz groups. Proceeds from the Fair support the Chamber’s student & educational scholarships, free business success seminars & environmental groups. Visit us on the web at www.pvstreetfair.com for information.